Publications by authors named "Dalia Khaddam"
Hamostaseologie
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Atypical thrombosis sites such as upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UE-DVT), splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT), and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) share some similarities with typical venous thromboembolism (VTE) but their underlying mechanisms are less understood.
- A retrospective analysis of 2,011 patients with a history of typical VTE and atypical sites revealed a high rate of site-specific risk factors in UE-DVT and significant associations of SVT with systemic inflammation and infection.
- In CVST, hormonal factors appear to play a significant role, evidenced by higher rates of oral contraception and pregnancy among patients, while specific mutations like
